Gutter guards cover the gutter opening to help prevent leaves and debris from getting inside, keeping your gutters flowing and draining smoothly. The right choice depends on more than gutter size: the front bead, gutter installation height, available mounting points and local debris conditions all affect how a guard fits and performs.
K&M Sheet Metal provides premium fascia-mount gutter screens, under-roof gutter screens, and solid gutter covers for K-style, reverse-bead half-round, Euro-bead half-round, and compatible box gutters, available in materials and colors to perfectly match your existing gutters. Custom dimensions can also be considered for unique profiles.
Take a look at the designs below, view the product drawings and their detail pages. We suggest ordering a free sample first to make sure the guard you want will work with your system before making a big purchase. You can pick up free samples at our Durham, NC warehouse or have them shipped for an added cost.
K&M's Leaf Gutter Screen combines the strength of a solid gutter helmet® or hood with the ability to efficiently capture water during heavy rain, thanks to its offset hole design and stainless steel micro mesh. It features a vertical leg at the back that can be securely attached to the fascia.
This premium gutter screen offers the same quality design as our fascia mount version, but with the rear section of the screen designed to extend beneath the roof covering. It’s an ideal option for existing gutters installed too high for a fascia mount screen to work effectively.
For maximum leaf protection, our solid gutter cover completely shields the top of the gutter and uses surface tension to guide water around the cover’s edge into the gutter. Proper placement and a clear path for water entry are essential.
K&M’s screen combines stainless steel mesh with a formed metal support and an offset opening pattern. The mesh provides the debris barrier while the backing supports it across the gutter.
Our gutter screen features a high-quality stainless steel micro mesh that lets water flow through easily while keeping leaves and debris out.
The standard screen is suited to fascia-mounted arrangements, when the back of the screen cannot be supported by gutter hangers. Check the product detail rather than assuming the same attachment works with every hanger.
The under-roof version uses the screened construction with a rear extension intended to fit on top of the roof edge metal and under the roof covering. Applications can include shingles, tile and slate, but suitability depends on the actual roof assembly and access under the roofing material installed.
Have the installer review the roofing, flashing and gutter position before selecting this option. Do not assume roofing can simply be lifted without affecting or damaging the roof detail. A sample and a side-view photograph can help establish the fit before ordering a full run.
A solid cover has a different water-entry method from a mesh screen. Water is intended to follow the formed edge into the gutter while leaves and larger debris passes over it. Roof runoff, installation position and surface condition influence that behavior.
Review the solid-cover drawing and installation instructions for your roof pitch and eave arrangement. Leaves or other material collecting on the cover or at the entry edge can disrupt the intended flow and cause water to flow over the gutter.
Simplify your installation by adding solid gutter cover end caps. These cap off the cover ends and differ from the end caps that seal the gutter trough, so be sure to include the right pieces when planning your setup.
K-style, reverse-bead half-round and Euro-bead half-round gutters do not share the same opening and front-lip geometry. Two gutters sold under the same nominal size may need different guard profiles.
Euro-style half-round gutters have an outward-curled front bead. K&M’s corresponding guard detail uses a different front bend to accommodate that shape. Box gutters also need an opening and support check, especially when the front or back height differs from a standard profile.
Listed sizes include 5, 6, 7, 7.6, 8 and 10 inches, with custom widths available for review. Check each model’s options, as the available sizes depend on the gutter type chosen. Gutter screens come in 5-foot sections, so remember to account for overlaps, corners, and cutting when estimating quantities.
The current range includes standard painted aluminum, Kynar-finished aluminum and steel, copper, Galvalume Plus and stainless steel. Specialty material requests can be reviewed, but availability varies by model and configuration.
For a screened guard, distinguish the body material from the stainless steel mesh. Specify the base metal, thickness and finish when matching the gutter. Similar color names across different coatings do not guarantee an exact match.
Plan front and rear attachment for the selected guard and supporting surfaces. K&M recommends securing both edges where the installation detail permits. The installer should determine suitable fasteners and locations for the gutter, fascia and roof assembly.
Lengths are joined with a minimum of a 1/2" overlap, and corners are typically cut, tabbed and secured on site. For screened corners, finish the mesh edge so exposed wires do not create a debris-catching edge. Account for the actual corner angle rather than assuming every miter is square.
Inspect after heavy leaf fall and storms, and adjust cleaning frequency to the surrounding trees and roof conditions. Leaves and needles may collect on the surface even when less debris reaches the gutter itself.
Clear the mesh or solid-cover entry edge and check the gutter outlet and downspout if water backs up. Guards do not correct insufficient drainage capacity or a blockage farther downstream.
Gutter guards help reduce the amount of debris entering the gutters, but they still need occasional inspection and cleaning, as no gutter guard system is completely maintenance-free.
Choose the guard together with your gutter profile and hanger arrangement. Include gutter corners, gutter end caps and outlets as the layout requires. Keep access available to outlet strainers and downspout components.
For an unusual profile, send dimensions, a side-view sketch, roof-edge photos, material requirements and total footage. Include corner and end details so we can review the available fabrication options.
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K&M Gutter Screen
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K&M Under Roof Gutter Screen
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K&M Solid Gutter Cover
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K&M Solid Gutter Cover Installation Guide
Black
Dark bronze
Musket Brown
Royal brown
Almond
Linen
Low Gloss (30°) White
High Gloss (80°) White
Special Order colors require a minimum purchase of 325 lbs. coil.
London brown
Evergreen
Russet red
Charcoal grey
Terra bronze
Montana suede
Jefferson tan
Harbor grey
Everest
Scottish thistle
Pebblestone
Victorian grey
Tuscan olive
Wicker
Sandstone
Desert sand
Classic cream
Cameo
White
Aluminum material is supplied by
Mastic.
All colors are available in 0.027″ aluminum, in 11.75″ or 15″ coil.
Special Order colors require a purchase of a 325 lb. coil.
PDF – Mastic 0.027″ Aluminum Color Chart
Mastic does not offer a physical color chart or color chips.
Black
Matte Black
**24 Gauge Steel Only
Dark Bronze
Medium Bronze
Almond
Bone White
Copper Penny
Charcoal
Special Order colors require a minimum 2000 sqf. purchase for coil. Most colors have a 1 sheet minimum per order. Extra freight charges apply.
Patina Green
Teal
Hemlock Green
Forest Green
Hartford Green
Evergreen
Hunter Green
Arcadia Green
Military Blue
Berkshire Blue
Graphite
Interstate Blue
Slate Blue
Award Blue
Burnished Slate
Aged Bronze
Mansard Brown
Burgundy
Terra Cotta
Cardinal Red
Colonial Red
Midnight Bronze
Musket Gray
Sierra Tan
Sandstone
Slate Gray
Cityscape
Granite
Stone White
Anodic Clear
Silversmith
Silver
Champagne
Zinc
Weathered Zinc
Aged Copper
Weathered Steel
Kynar coated material is supplied by
Petersen (Pac-Clad).
Colors are mostly available in 0.032″ and 0.040″ aluminum as well as 24 gauge galvalume (steel).
Some colors are available in 0.050″ and 0.063″ aluminum as well as 22 gauge galvalume.
Material available in sheet or coil format.
Pac Clad Sheets measure 48″ x 120″. No minimum purchase, but fees apply.
Standard coil widths are 20″ and 24″. Coils can be cut to any custom with from 48″ and under. Fees apply. 2000 sqf minimum purchase.
To learn more about Kynar® PVDF coated materials, please
click here.
PDF – PAC CLAD – Kynar Aluminum and Galvalume Steel Color Chart
Color Chart – To obtain a physical color chart or color chips, please visit this link.
Bonderized Steel
Copper
Freedom Gray
Galvalume Plus
Galvanized Steel
Lead Coated Copper
Mill Finish Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Bonderized Steel: Also known as Paint Grip. Offered in 26 gauge G90. 24 gauge available as special order.
Copper is commonly stocked in 3′ x 10′ and 4’x10′ sheets, 11.75″, 15″ 18″, 20″, 24″ (16 oz. or 20 oz.) and 36″ coil (16 oz.). 24 oz. and 32 oz. are available in 3′ x 10′ sheets. Our typical stock is 1/8 to 1/4 hard copper, supplied by Aurubis, Hussey and Revere.
We also stock 1″ x 3/16″ x 12′ bar stock. Other sizes as well as 48 oz. copper are available as special order items.
Freedom Gray is commonly stocked in 3′ x 10′ sheets of 16 oz. and 20 oz. Coils are available as a special order item with a 1000 lb. minimum. Freedom gray is a Tin / Zinc coated copper from Revere Copper.
Galvalume Plus is an Acrylic coated metal, also known as Acrylume. K&M utilizes Acrylume E Plus™ supplied by US Steel.
Galvanized Steel: Offered in 26 gauge G90. 24 gauge available as special order.
Lead Coated Copper is commonly stocked in 3′ x 10′ sheets of 16 oz. and 20 oz. Special order items include 3′ x 8′ sheets and 12″, 15″, 18″, 20″ and 24″ coil stock. A minimum of 1000 lbs. is required for a coil order.
Mill finish Aluminum is commonly stocked in 4′ x 10′ sheets of 0.032″ and 0.040″.
Stainless Steel in normally available in 24 and 26 gauge 4′ x 10′ sheets, 304 alloy 2B finish. Other thickness, and finishes such as #4, #8 and 2D available as special order items.
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Acrylume E Plus Coated Sheet Steel (Data Sheet)
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Aluminum – Alcoa (SDS)
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Copper (ASTM B370 Building Spec Sheet)
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Copper – Revere (Spec Sheet)
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Copper – Revere (MSDS)
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Freedom Gray Copper – Revere (Spec Sheet)
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Lead Coated Copper (ASTM B101 02 Building Spec Sheet)
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Stainless Steel – Outokumpu (Data Sheet)
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Expanded Aluminum Metal Flattened
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Expanded Copper Metal Flattened
Other colors, materials and thickness may be available upon request. Colors displayed for reference only.
Please click here for a full selection of colors and materials offered.
FAQs
Compare screens and solid covers, check compatibility and plan for ongoing access.
A screen allows water through mesh and openings in its supporting metal body. A solid cover is shaped to guide water around its edge into the gutter using surface tension. Select the design for the gutter, roof detail and maintenance conditions.
Options are offered for K-style, reverse-bead half-round, Euro-bead half-round and suitable box gutters. Confirm the actual opening, front bead, rear support and roof clearance. A nominal gutter size alone does not guarantee fit.
Listed sizes include 5, 6, 7, 7.6, 8 and 10 inches, with custom widths available for review. Screen listings and cover drawings identify 5-foot sections. Check the selected product configuration and allow for overlaps and cutting when calculating quantities.
The gutter openings and front beads differ, even when the nominal size is the same. Euro-bead half-round gutters also have an outward-curled lip that requires the corresponding guard detail. Select by profile and measurements, not width alone.
Choose it when the roof edge and gutter position allow the rear extension to fit beneath the roofing as intended. Have the installer review the flashing and roofing detail first. It is not automatically suitable for every shingle, tile, slate or metal roof.
Yes, we offer free 1 foot samples for our standard fascia mount screens, under-roof screens and solid covers. Review the sample listing and available options, or contact us about the profile you need. Test the fit before ordering a full installation. Available for pickup at our location or shipping - cost of shipping not included.
We use stainless steel micro mesh that has an approximate 0.0075-inch wire and 0.031-inch openings. The mesh is supported by a formed metal body.
Do not assume complete exclusion. Performance depends on the debris shape, guard design and installation. Needles or fine material can collect on the surface or at joints, so inspect and clean the guard as needed.
No. Leaves and other material can accumulate on screens and covers. Inspect the surface and water-entry areas, especially after storms and heavy leaf fall. Cleaning frequency depends on the roof, nearby trees and local conditions.
Water can overshoot if the entry path is obstructed or the cover is not suited to the runoff and installation conditions. Check the cover position and remove accumulated debris. Persistent overflow also requires checking the gutter, outlet and downstream drainage.
The front connection depends on the gutter bead and selected guard. Rear support may involve the fascia, suitable hangers or an under-roof detail. K&M recommends securing the front and rear where the installation permits; follow the selected product details and use suitable fasteners.
Corners are typically cut to the required angle, tabbed and secured on site. For screened guards, finish or fold the mesh at the cut so exposed edges do not catch debris. Include cutting and overlap allowances when planning material.
No. A solid gutter cover end cap finishes the cover, while a gutter end cap closes the trough. Review both parts of the assembly and select the matching profile and material for each.
The body material and mesh are separate specifications. K&M’s copper gutter screen listing identifies stainless steel mesh over the metal backing. Review both when selecting materials for the project.
Often, provided the profile, supports and roof detail are suitable. Check the gutter condition, alignment and drainage first, then compare measurements or test a sample. A guard will not repair a leaking or poorly draining gutter.
Yes, custom requirements can be reviewed. Provide a dimensioned cross-section, roof-edge photos, material and finish requirements, total footage, and corner and end details. Confirm feasibility and lead time before ordering for a project deadline.
